Structural Engineer

  • Calvert City, Kentucky
  • Full Time
Structural Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Licensed Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting a variety of industrial projects across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The successful candidate will manage projects in the structural discipline of engineering, working alongside two junior engineers, a drafting group, and a department manager. This role offers the opportunity to interface with multiple clients and lead projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design steel structures, concrete structures, and foundations for petrochemical and industrial facilities.
  • Provide overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects.
  • Utilize RISA 3D CAD software for all design work.
  • Interface with clients to address any questions or needs related to projects.
  • Perform structural calculations for projects.
  • Collaborate with designers and drafters on designs based on structural calculations.
  • Manage project responsibilities where applicable.
  • Spend approximately 90% of the time in-office and 10% traveling to client sites.
Essential Skills
  • Experience in heavy industrial or petrochemical environments, specifically with structural steel and concrete foundation engineering.
  • Proficiency in structural engineering calculations software such as Staadpro, Mathcad, and RISA 3D.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience and proficiency with RISA 3D software.
Work Environment

The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office depending on commuting distance, with flexible start times in a business casual environment. The work schedule consists of four 9-hour days from Monday to Thursday, and one 4-hour day on Friday. Minimal travel is expected, typically day travel. The role involves 90% in-office work and 10% travel to client sites. Candidates commuting more than an hour may have a 4-day, 10-hour schedule. Relocation packages are an option, and candidates may work from offices in Kentucky or Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Calvert City,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.

Job ID: 489147762
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025

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